Learn the Chanukah Story

Plus, help with blessings and songs for the holiday

Spin yourself back in time in this animated short to learn the story of Chanukah and why we celebrate miracles in the darkest and coldest part of the year.

This year Chanukah will begin at sundown on Saturday, December 24, 2016 until the evening of Sunday January 1, 2017. During this eight day and eight night festival of lights people around the world will light candles, play the game of dreidel and enjoy foods made with oil such as latkes and sufganiyot (jelly donuts!)